Political Science (POLI)

Advisory: English 101 with a grade of “C” or better, or
equivalent or Assessment Skill Levels R6 and W6.
This course is an introduction to the field of PoliticalScience. Emphasis is placed on the concepts and
methodologies used in the study of political
institutions, political participation, public opinion,
and the international political system. Topics also
include a survey of political theory and the history of
American political ideology and culture. This course
is intended for students majoring in Political Science
and those interested in the field of Political Science.
(FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC.

Advisory: English 101 with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent or Assessment Skill Levels R6 and W6.
This comprehensive survey course provides an
in-depth study of the American political system.
National and California systems of government
are studied from the perspective of constitutional
frameworks and political institutions, processes,
issues, and policies. Other topics include political
participation; political parties and interest groups;
social movements and minorities; civil liberties; and
the role of political ideology, culture, and the mass
media in shaping public opinion and policymaking.
This course is intended for transfer students,
political science majors, or students interested in the
American political system. (FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC.

Advisory: English 101 with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent or Assessment Skill Level R6 and W6.Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for Political Science 130.
This course is an introduction to comparative
politics. Emphasis is placed on analyses of various
political systems using the fundamental concepts
and methodologies of comparative politics. This
course is designed for political science majors
and anyone interested in comparative and/or
international politics. (FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC.

Advisory: English 101 with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent or Assessment Skill Levels R6 and W6.
This course is a study of world politics including
the various approaches to international relations
and international political economy. Emphasis is placed on the roles of nationalism, nation-states,
transnationalism and international organizations in
the making of contemporary world politics as well as
on issues of national security, power and diplomacy,
economic competition, international law and the
environment. This course is intended for students
majoring in political science or anyone with an
interest in world politics. (FT) AA/AS; CSU; UC.

This discipline may offer specialized instruction
in one or more of the following areas: Supervised
Tutoring (044), Experimental Topics (265),
Independent Study (290), Individualized Instruction (296), Service Learning (277), or Work Experience
(270). Detailed course descriptions are listed on
page 310. Please refer to the class schedule and/or
see the dean or department chair for availability.